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2011 Le Mans: Spa 1000 - Level 5 Motorsports Ready For Spa 1000 km PaddockTalk On Thursday, the car suffered electrical issues in the opening practice session, resulting in team owner Scott Tucker completing only a handful of laps at the wheel of the No. 33 Lola-Honda Coupe. While the small gremlin, tied to a faulty wheel speed ... Level 5 Motorsports Spa previewMotorsport.com VIDEO: Level 5 Spa Friday vBlogSPEEDtv.com all 3 news articles »

Did the $20 a patient handed to your receptionist to cover a co-pay go into the cash drawer -- or the staffer's pocket?

American Medical News (1/17, Elliott) reported that medical office embezzlement "is common at medical practices, and experts say the risk is especially high at the beginning of the year."

This is because "patients are paying an ever-larger share of their medical expenses, and, with most deductibles resetting on the first of the year, a significant amount of cash may pass through staffers' hands."

According to a survey released in November by the Medical Group Management Association, "nearly 45% of practice managers reported cash stolen before or after it was recorded on the books." For that reason, "prevention strategies are particularly important to minimize the risk because a business's insurance may not cover the entire loss, which can be significant."

As every physician running a medspa knows, embezzlement by staff is a problem... I'm going to put together some webinars that will show you how to make sure this is not happening in your clinic.

2011 Le Mans: Spa 1000 - Krohn Racing Notes & Quotes PaddockTalk Saturday's 1000 Kilometers of Spa-Francorchamps race is the second stop on the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup Series. At the first event, the 12 Hours of Sebring, Krohn Racing was crowned the inaugural ILMC GTE-Am winner and is the current class ... Media Release: Ellis Sets Spa PaceCisionWire (press release) all 2 news articles »

The Checkered Flag

Audi Dominate 1000km Of Spa Qualifying The Checkered Flag The Audi works teams swept the front three places on the grid for the 1000km of Spa-Francorchamps, the reigning Le Mans 24 Hours winners – Timo Bernhard, Romain Dumas and Mike Rockenfeller – leading the trio of R18 on the car's race debut. ... Audi Outruns Peugeot For Spa PoleMotorsport.com LE MANS: Audi 1-2-3 In Qualifying At SpaSPEEDtv.com 2011 Le Mans: Spa 1000 - Audi R18 TDI Clinches Top Three Grid PositionsPaddockTalk The Epoch Times -Planetlemans.com -autosport.com all 52 news articles »

Planning A Memorable Day for Mom Patch.com From spa getaways to elegant dining, East Hampton has a garden of delights sure to give Mom a day to remember. By Lisa Finn | Email the author | 5:05pm There's a reason why Mother's Day is one of the top dining-out days in the year: Mom can't wait to ... ALISYN CAMEROTA: The Top 4 Things Not to Say to Mom and Top 4 Things You ...Fox News all 17 news articles »

New York Daily News

With Budget Unveiling, Bloomberg Draws the Battle Lines WNYC "We are forced to do the best we can with what we've got. The state has shifted the burden from them to us." Following the unveiling of Mayor Michael Bloomberg's final budget, the battle lines are now drawn between the mayor and City ... Bloomberg to cut more than 6000 NYC teaching positionsCNN International Bloomberg's $65.7 Billion New York City Budget Proposes 6000 Teacher CutsBloomberg NYC Mayor's Budget Would Cut 1 Out Of 12 TeachersNPR Brooklyn Daily Eagle -Patch.com -The Associated Press all 331 news articles »

Honestly? If I had $6,500 to blow I probably would. ... More »

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What would you do if you married a seemingly virile fellow, only to find out he was unable to meet any of your womanly needs? This is a real concern in places like Dubai, where a sexually conservative culture dictates many people do not so much as peek under the hood until they're already married. The Hindustan Times reports one Dubai woman has grown proactive on the issue, not only divorcing her limp-dicked husband, but suing him for 10.99 million dollars. Looks like she might just fuck him yet. ... More »

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I just tore through a new book called "Spa Wars: The Ugly Truth About the Beauty Industry" (buy now) by Lora Condon, a licensed esthetician since 1998 who has collected enough horrendous experiences in that time to fill a book.  Okay, it's a short book, but a fun read for anyone who is interested in what goes on behind the scenes at poorly run day spas -- and there's probably more of them than we'd like to think.

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Dublin Deals - DSW, Ice Cream, Day Spa and More Patch.com This week, Frugal Family scoured local sources to come up with great deals for ice cream, spa services and more! By Meghan Harvey | Email the author | 5:15am Ideas to become a frugal family this week. Patch This week, Frugal Family scoured local ... and more »

"Spa Wars" Dishes The Dirt About - News & Issues I just tore through a new book called "Spa Wars: The Ugly Truth About the Beauty Industry" (buy now) by Lora Condon, a licensed esthetician since 1998 who has collected enough horrendous experiences in that ... and more »

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2011 Le Mans: Spa 1000 Qualifying Results - Audi Stunning In R18 Pole Run! PaddockTalk The qualifying session for the Spa 1000 kms was perturbed. With a little over five minutes to go to the chequered flag, the red flag was hung out around the circuit following Mathieu Lahaie's big shunt. He was involved in a collision with the no. ... LE MANS: Audi 1-2-3 In Qualifying At SpaSPEEDtv.com Level 5 Motorsports Spa previewMotorsport.com Bernhard gives Audi pole at Spaautosport.com Planetlemans.com -Yahoo! Eurosport UK -AutoWeek all 48 news articles »

A lot of people watch Blade Runner and don't think that's it's a movie about fashion and beauty. Real talk: those people are probably skin jobs. Replicants. You want to be politicially correct? Fine, they're replicants. And not the kind whose outfits you want to replicate. Not like these ones: ... More »

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If you're looking for an excuse to wear gingham and don a hat that even Princess Beatrice might not wear, then look no further than the "Greatest Two Minutes In Sports". The Kentucky Derby is a historical sporting event probably better known for the fashion worn by attendees than the jockees and horses doing the racing and this year is proving to be no different. Vineyard Vines has collaborated with Churchill Downs and has created a line specifically for this year's race. So if this is your cup of tea, here's a few Vineyard looks (and many others) you should consider: ... More »

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If there's anything Jennifer's brilliant analysis has taught us, Rihanna's perfume Reb'l Fleur is nothing if not morally upright. Hers is a smell that says it's okay to be a rebellious little flower, but if you give into your bad self too much, you will be trapped in a commercial full of mirrors, enemies, and confusing imagery. Hence, it comes as somewhat of a surprise that the equally virtuous country of Kuwait would accept it with anything less than totally open arms. ... More »

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The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com

Caption this: Kentucky Derby horse gets the spa treatment The Express Times - LehighValleyLive.com By lehighvalleylive.com staff Photo By AP Write a caption for this photo of Kentucky Derby entrant Dialed In getting a bath after a morning workout at Churchill Downs. Each week we'll supply you with a random photo, and you supply the captions. ... and more »

autosport.com

Bernhard gives Audi pole at Spa autosport.com By Jamie O'Leary Timo Bernhard gave Audi's new R18 TDI pole position for its race debut at the Spa 1000km, the second round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. Bernhard's lap of 2m01.502s was set early in the session and gave the German the top top ... Level 5 Motorsports Spa previewMotorsport.com LE MANS: Audi Quickest Again In Practice 3 At SpaSPEEDtv.com Blogging from the Spa . . . Francorchamps!AutoWeek Planetlemans.com -The Sun -Racer all 36 news articles »

ABC Action News

Spa, road trip, food-great gift ideas for Mother's Day Inquirer.net This Mother's Day, I'd like to treat my mom to lunch or a spa, just to make her feel special on this occasion. In this simple way, I'll be able to return all the love and affection she's always given me.”—Elyanna Therese S. Que, 17, ... Mother's Day Gifts that Support her Favorite CauseThe Nonprofit Quarterly Luxury and creative gifts will reign this Mother's DayNational Retail Federation (press release) (blog) all 16 news articles »

Mobile Business Briefing

Tel Italia Confirms View Despite Suffering At Home Wall Street Journal ROME (Dow Jones)--Telecom Italia SpA (TI) Friday confirmed its full-year targets despite a sharp fall in first-quarter net profit, as a strong performance in Brazil and Argentina failed to offset continued ... Telecom Italia First-Quarter Net Income Drops on Sluggish Domestic MarketBloomberg Telecom Italia Posts Q1 Net Income Of 549 Mln Euros - Quick FactsRTT News all 30 news articles »

BBC News

Jobs Report Has More Bad News Than Good News CNBC.com AP There was more bad news than met the eye to Friday's jobs report, even beyond the bump up in the unemployment rate. While the top-line number of 244000 jobs created sounded great when it came off the tape, the internals were somewhat weaker. ... Snap Analysis: Jobs report shows strength with a caveatReuters Strong Job Report Shows US Economy Gaining SteamNew York Times US Economy Adds Jobs, but Unemployment Rate RisesWall Street Journal Bloomberg -Los Angeles Times -TheStreet.com all 699 news articles »

Mobile Business Briefing

Telecom Italia net down on weak home market, confirms view Total Telecom Telecom Italia SpA Friday confirmed its full-year targets despite a sharp fall in first-quarter net profit, as a strong performance in Brazil and Argentina failed to offset continued weakness in its domestic market ... Telecom Italia First-Quarter Net Income Drops on Sluggish Domestic MarketBloomberg Telecom Italia Posts Q1 Net Income Of 549 Mln Euros - Quick FactsRTT News all 23 news articles »

RECORDATI SALES AND INCOME INCREASE IN THE I QUARTER 2011. 3 YEAR BUSINESS ... Reuters (press release) Milan, 6 May 2011 - The Board of Directors of Recordati SpA approved the Group's consolidated results for the first quarter 2011 prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards (IAS/IFRS) ... and more »

Motorward

LE MANS: Audi Quickest Again In Practice 3 At Spa SPEEDtv.com Timo Bernhard topped the time charts in the third and final practice prior to qualifying for Saturday's 1000km of Spa. The defending Le Mans winner turned a 2:02.697 lap time in his No. 1 Audi R18 TDI, leading another 1-2 for the German manufacturer. ... Level 5 Motorsports Spa previewMotorsport.com Blogging from the Spa . . . Francorchamps!AutoWeek Spa treatment crucial to successThe Sun autosport.com -Racer -Autochannel (press release) all 35 news articles »

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Level 5 Motorsports Spa preview Motorsport.com Just two weeks after a productive test day at Le Mans and hot off a stunning victory in last weekend’s Ferrari Challenge race at Infineon Raceway comes the second round of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit. ... Blogging from the Spa . . . Francorchamps!AutoWeek LE MANS: Audi Quickest, Peugeot Crashes In P2 At SpaSPEEDtv.com Spa treatment crucial to successThe Sun autosport.com -Racer -Planetlemans.com all 30 news articles »

New York Post

President meets a 'harsh' critic New York Post A 10-year-old boy whose firefighter dad died on 9/11 was thrilled to meet President Obama during yesterday's wreath-laying ceremony, but that didn't stop him from offering the commander in chief a critique of the raid that killed ... Thousands converge on Ground Zero, await President Obama's arrivalThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com At Firehouse in Midtown, a VIP Stops By for LunchNew York Times 10-year-old whose father died on 9/11 shares emotional moment with President ...New York Daily News Washington Post -Atlanta Journal Constitution -SILive.com all 275 news articles »

It has recently become public knowledge, courtesy of this NYT article, that a dawggie of undisclosed breed was a major player in the takedown of Osama bin Laden. ... More »

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Local woman serving time for the strangling death of her step-great ... The Saratogian BALLSTON SPA — Katherine Seeber was in court on Thursday, 10 years and one month after being sentenced to 20 years to life in state prison for her part in the strangling of her 91-year-old ... Old trial evidence is focus of hearingAlbany Times Union all 5 news articles »

WBEN 930

Authorities shut down seven spas WIVB WEST SENECA, NY (WIVB) - A six-month long investigation has led to the shutdown of several local Asian spas. Several local police departments and federal agents executed search warrants at spa locations in West Seneca, Lancaster, Depew, and Cheektowaga ... 2 arrested in raids on 6 massage parlorsBuffalo News all 23 news articles »

Alexandra Resort & Spa Offers Unbeatable Discounts in Providenciales, Turks ... PR Newswire (press release) PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The Alexandra Resort & Spa offers some of the best beachfront value on Grace Bay with competitively priced and spacious units in a gorgeous resort setting. ... and more »

Bankruptcy filing pulls two Spa City buildings from auction block istockAnalyst.com (press release) The building that has long been home to the Saratoga Shoe Depot, at 385 Broadway, and a mixed-use, three-story building at 322 Broadway were each expected to go up for auction in Ballston Spa after being foreclosed upon. The properties were pulled from ... and more »

Sydney Morning Herald

Former Marine Found Guilty in Wife, Sons' Murder Case Fox News | AP WATERLOO, Ill. -- A jury has convicted a former Marine of three counts of first-degree murder in the strangulation deaths two years ago of his wife and their two sons. The jury returned the verdict Thursday against 34-year-old Christopher Coleman ... Coleman guilty of killing familyUPI.com Coleman guilty on three counts of murderSTLtoday.com Lawsuit filed against televangelist for 3 murdersChicago Tribune phillyBurbs.com -KSDK -KMOX.com all 372 news articles »

When I was younger, my brother and I used to make mud pies, place them into our Radio Flyer red wagon and then convince our younger sister to eat them. (We told her it was chocolate.) I always liked playing in the mud…but hated getting dirty (my mother will attest to this!) Do you know [...]

Over on the Medical Spa MD Podcast, Dr. John La Puma of Chef MD discusses being a physician entrepreneur, TV host, and NY Times bestselling author.

In episode 9 , we touch on the use (and missuse) of social media, how to use your existing skill set and match those with your interests to exert more influence over your career and lifestyle.

Dr. La Puma is incredibly knowledgeable and freely shares all sorts of tasty advice (somewhat intentional pun there) about how he started Chef MD , became a NY Times bestselling author and television host, and grew his passion for food and health into a fulfilling medical career. He also gives some great tips on marketing, how to be a great interviewee (which he is) and we even touch on medical ethics. A great episode and not to be missed.

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Lamy crash ends second Spa practice autosport.com By Jamie O'Leary A heavy accident involving Pedro Lamy's Peugeot and Mike Newton's RML HPD brought the second practice session for the Spa 1000km to a premature end. Lamy and Newton collided at the entrance to the Fagne chicane, sending both the LMP1 ... and more »

San Diego Events at Pala's 'Infinity' Raise the Entertainment Bar Marketwire (press release) PALA, CA--(Marketwire - May 5, 2011) - When Pala Casino Spa & Resort's new "Infinity" showroom opens at 9:30 pm on Friday, May 6 with a FREE Gabriel Iglesias After Party, it will raise the entertainment bar in Southern California. ... and more »

World-Renown Spa Educator to Lead ASTECC Aroma-Reflex and Dr. Vodder's MLD ... Massage Magazine WEST PALM BEACH, FL, May 5, 2011: Massage therapists and estheticians seeking advanced training to expand their spa skill sets will benefit from the American Spa Therapy Education and Certification Council's May and June course offerings: Dr. Vodder's ... and more »

Celebrate the start of summer with Spa Salveo luxury Mayo Advertiser Spa Salveo at Knockranny House Hotel in Westport, known as one of Ireland's finest destination spas, is welcoming summer with fantastic offers for its local clientele. For a pamper session with your best friends or family the incredibly popular Girly ... Mother's Day Specials from Deva Spa in SoHo, New York CityCity Guide Magazine all 2 news articles »

European Car Magazine

Blogging from the Spa . . . Francorchamps! AutoWeek The meat and potatoes of the motorsports season is finally here, and I write this from the filet mignon of race tracks, Belgium's Spa-Francorchamps. It's hard to believe this is my first visit to this epic race circuit and already the trip has been one ... LE MANS: Audi Quickest, Peugeot Crashes In P2 At SpaSPEEDtv.com Spa treatment crucial to successThe Sun Audi Sport Spa previewMotorsport.com autosport.com -Racer -Planetlemans.com all 28 news articles »

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Local spas charged with prostitution WIVB WEST SENECA, NY (WIVB) - Authorities say a half-dozen suburban spas were keeping dirty secrets behind closed doors. Charges include human trafficking and prostitution. The probe involved several suburban police departments and federal agents, ... Six massage parlors suspected of promoting prostitution shut downBuffalo News all 23 news articles »

Kansas City Star

Worried investors dump raw materials Financial Times A record plunge in oil prices led the sharpest sell-off in commodities in two years on Thursday as investors fled the market amid mounting concern over the strength of the global recovery. Investors dumped dollar-denominated commodities that would ... Crude, Gasoline, Heating Oil Tumble on Economy: Oil ProductsBloomberg Oil's Plunge, Dollar's Rise Trigger Broad SelloffWall Street Journal Oil drops below $100 on worry of weaker US demandFayetteville Observer Transport Topics Online -Sydney Morning Herald -Los Angeles Times all 1,738 news articles »

USA Today

Osama bin Laden death: Intelligence reveals US rail threat from al-Qaida The Guardian Pakistanis walk by the house where al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden was killed. Information found at the scene has revealed a desire by al-Qaida to attack the US rail network. Photograph: Nathalie Bardou/AP The first intelligence from the treasure trove ... Osama Bin Laden Evidence: Al Qaeda Considered 9/11 Anniversary AttackABC News Osama bin Laden dead: al-Qaeda 'planning to attack trains on 9/11 anniversary'Telegraph.co.uk Al-Qaeda weighed train attack to mark Sept 11AFP Monsters and Critics.com -New York Daily News -NBC New York all 384 news articles »

It's hard to be a model/"it girl" who dabbles in various creative genres without coming off like an obnoxious, egotistical dilettante. Like, isn't it enough that you get paid to be pretty and cool? Do you have to join your boyfriend's mediocre band as well, making it even worse in the process? (I'm looking at you, Charlotte Kemp Muhl.) ... More »

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Laser Rejuvenation Clinc & Spa Calgary Herald Yet having a great body and glowing skin doesn't have to be a source of stress thanks to the team of Drs. Tom Woo and Janis Campbell at Laser Rejuvenation Clinic and Spa. For those looking to shed those last few elusive pounds, UltraShape offers a ... and more »

The 10 most relaxing U.S. honeymoons Bellingham Herald What to Do: While you could dance until sunrise at the all-night clubs in South Beach, you could also opt to relax in the 15000-square-foot spa. It has 17 private rooms, and you can choose from tons of treatments, or just take one of the yoga or ... and more »

New York Daily News

Obama Visits Ground Zero msnbc.com President Barack Obama and New York Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly, left, meet with police officers and first responders at the First Precinct before visiting the National Sept. 11 Memorial at Ground Zero. When using Facebook Connect your image and ... AP Source: Obama to meet some from bin Laden raidSan Jose Mercury News Witnesses say man may have pulled gun as Obama motorcade passed near Ground ZeroThe Star-Ledger - NJ.com Obama thanks officers at NYC police stationSeattle Post Intelligencer Politico -The Week Magazine -New York Daily News all 322 news articles »

One of the greatest taboos in our society is a blatant disregard for one’s own health. Smokers, drug users and the overweight are all shamed to varying degrees for making choices that might keep them from living to be five hundred million-billion, or whatever unnatural age those creepy “calorie restrictor” ... More »

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A thirst-quencher for Healthy Recipe Thursday... Fresh Lavender and Orange Chamomile Tea with Honey from Golden Door. The chefs at Golden Door talk about the tea, "This tea is completely inspired by the grounds here at the Golden Door. The...

Six massage parlors suspected of promoting prostitution shut down Buffalo News The businesses were identified as Eastern Cozy Spa, 1889 Union Road, West Seneca; Rising Sun Accupressure Therapy, 4038 Clinton St., West Seneca; AAA Accupressure, 4976 Transit Road, Lancaster; Golden Spa, 4534 Clinton St., West Seneca; VIP Green Spa, ... and more »